Cultivating Excellence: Redefining Perfectionism in Performance Counseling

Description: This webinar will dive into an ongoing debate in the research and unravel what some researchers suggest are the adaptive characteristics of perfectionism. However, a new model suggests it's really about excellencism. In this upcoming webinar, we'll break down this fresh perspective, exploring its implications for counselors and counselor educators. Join me for a discussion on guiding our clients away from the pitfalls of perfectionism and towards a path of excellence, promising greater well-being and achievement.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1130578

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will demonstrate knowledge related to the models of perfectionism including the new Model of Excellencism and Perfectionism.
2. Participants will demonstrate the ability to implement strategies that support excellence striving. 
3. Participants will describe the urgency and importance of distinguishing perfectionism and excellence

Kathy Feinstein is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sport Performance Consultant. Since 1998, her unique practice has empowered children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and teams to achieve greater satisfaction in sport, health and life. In addition to general counseling, Kathy works with athletes at all levels and ages in a variety of sports to provide sport counseling and consulting services.  She hosts Parenting Peak Performers, a podcast featuring interviews with professional and collegiate athletes, parents, coaches, and experts who address the challenges specific to sport parenting.     Kathy earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida and master’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a PhD at Regent University in the Counselor Education and Supervision program. Her research interests include perfectionism and sport parenting. Kathy is also listed in the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s Mental Health Registry.     Savannah Hipes is a licensed therapist who helps highly driven, sleep-deprived professionals who feel exhausted and on edge to finally sleep through the night. She is trained in the treatment of Insomnia and Nightmares, as well as other conditions commonly co-occurring with sleep disorders such as Anxiety and Eating Disorders. Savannah works with clients in-person in Central Florida, and virtually throughout FL and NY. She values using evidence-based practices and thorough interdisciplinary collaboration and consultation to provide a premium therapy experience.